The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a History

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of type 1 diabetes. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the patient may not be compliant with the diabetic treatment regimen?

• A) The patient is always thirsty and frequently voids very large amounts of urine.
• B) The patient's urine is very concentrated with a dark amber color.
• C) The patient complains of throbbing flank pain and burning with urination.
• D) The patient has urinary hesitancy and difficulty initiating a stream of urine.

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Definitions:

Delay of Gratification

Delay of gratification is the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

S Data

Self-report data, information provided by an individual about themselves, often used in psychological research and assessments.

I Data

Informant data obtained from reports by others who know the person well, typically used in personality assessment to provide an external perspective on someone's behavior and traits.

B Data

Behavior-based data, observed actions or reactions of individuals in natural or controlled settings in psychological research.